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Cafe Farina, Michigan City, IN

Cafe Farina

4.7
4.7
232 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Cafe Farina - casual old-school vintage vibe, serving up authentic Italian-American specialties and classic cocktails shaking to the beat of Italian music streaming through the restaurant. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, both local and imported, Chef Joseph Farina features specialty Italian sandwiches, fresh pasta dishes, imported meats and cheeses, hand-cut steaks, and fresh seafood. Inspired by Chicago’s neighborhood joints and renowned Italian Delis, Cafe Farina is bringing a taste of Italian culture to downtown Michigan City!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (219) 221-6091
  • Website
    http://www.cafefarina.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Please fill out catering form on our website.
  • Private party facilities
    Please fill out private event form on our website.

Experiences

  • Weekend Brunch!

    Multiple dates available
    Great Food & Refreshing Cocktails! Weekend favorites Do-Rite Donuts and Pastries from Beatrix! Special Weekend Brunch Menu, Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Craft Cocktails!
    Weekend Brunch! photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 232 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Overall

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Food

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Service

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Value

  • Northwest Indiana

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Farina offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "fantastic food" and a "warm and welcoming atmosphere." Guests rave about the "excellent service" with standout staff like Jenny and Sophia. Despite occasional noise and seating issues, the restaurant remains a "hidden gem" in Michigan City, perfect for "date nights" and family gatherings.

232 Reviews

  1. Claire

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hidden little GEM! This place may not look like much from the outside, but my goodness what a fabulous little place! This was my first trip to the Michigan City/New Buffalo area and we needed some last minute Valentines Day reservations. We took the 430 as opposed to the 930 which were the only time slots available and spent 2+ hours enjoying dinner at the bar (our choice - they had a table for us) The bartenders were great - quick with a joke and had great personalities. Dinner was outstanding - 5 stars all the way. We will be back someday!

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  2. Kathy

    VIP

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated near the door. There was a cold breeze every time someone entered or left the restaurant.

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  3. Kelly

    VIP

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had meatballs as a starter, then the bacon pasta entree on special and the linguini and clams in white sauce as entrees. Every bite was delicious!

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  4. tracy

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere were amazing! Our server was the BEST! Ask for Jenny’s section when you go!

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  5. Michael

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food!! Awesome service! The service was excellent. Very helpful and informative.

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  6. Robert

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I chose Cafe Farina to start a weekend long celebration of our 25th wedding anniversary. I seleted this restaurant based on other reviews I read. They did not steer me wrong!! I hope my review will help others finalize their choice to try Cafe Farina. Now to the experience itself. In my 53 years of life, I've eaten my fair share of Italian food. I truly can say this was by far the best Italian I've ever eaten. The atmosphere was extremely warm and welcoming. We felt like we were at Grandma's house for a family celebration! The staff was extremely friendly and warm to us we felt like family!! Cafe Farina has now been placed on our must do list when we get to Michigan City! All I truly can say to anyone on the fence about trying this restaurant is just do it!! You truly will not regret it. I love this place!!

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  7. Jacquelyn

    VIP

    Chicago

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good menu, quiet on a winter weeknight. Skilled and knowledgeable bartender.

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  8. Roger

    Grand Rapids

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent. Very friendly and helpful. The food was great and the wine suggestion was spot on. Highly recommended

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  9. Jacquelyn

    VIP

    Chicago

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday nights are slower paced, quieter and delightful.

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  10. Amy

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last time I received bread and a small salad with my meal… that detail was forgotten

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FAQs

Cafe Farina is rated 4.7 stars by 232 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cafe Farina

825 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360-3507

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Michigan City
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Website
    http://www.cafefarina.com/
  • Phone number
    (219) 221-6091
  • Catering
    Please fill out catering form on our website.
  • Private party facilities
    Please fill out private event form on our website.
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